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It's OK to use paracetamol in pregnancy. Here's what the science says about the link with autism

September 27, 2025 2:30 pm

Though, there is no clear evidence that paracetamol has any harmful effects on an unborn baby, but as with any medicine taken during pregnancy, paracetamol should be used at the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time.

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Autism risk: Is Paracetamol safe to take during pregnancy?

September 11, 2025 7:16 am

There is no firm evidence of a link between the use of the drug and autism. Recent studies have yielded conflicting conclusions on whether its use during pregnancy might create risks for a developing foetus.

This is what happens to the body when you have paracetamol on an empty stomach for fever

September 10, 2025 5:30 pm

People tend to pop paracetamol thinking it’s completely harmless because it’s available over-the-counter -- but the body remembers.

Taking paracetamol during pregnancy may lead to neurodevelopmental disorders in newborns: Study

August 16, 2025 12:30 pm

The findings are published in the journal BioMed Central

Let's understand what happens to our bodies if we take paracetamol every day. (file)

This is what happens to the body if you take paracetamol 'like it's Cadbury Gems,' as a doctor has claimed Indians do

April 18, 2025 2:27 pm

The next time you reach for that Dolo strip, pause. Ask yourself: Do I really need this? Or is my body asking for something else entirely—like rest, water, or patience?

An overdose of paracetamol can severely damage the liver, potentially leading to acute liver failure.

Indians take Dolo 650 like it’s Cadbury Gems, says US doctor: How much paracetamol is safe for your body?

April 17, 2025 11:34 am

An internal medicine expert explains how we may unconsciously be overdosing ourselves

New study links paracetamol to side effects in digestive tract, heart, kidneys among older adults

December 14, 2024 5:34 pm

Their health outcomes were compared to those of 4,02,478 (4.02 lakh) people of the same age who were never prescribed paracetamol repeatedly

Justice Kirti Singh termed the police’s conduct “deeply troubling” and criticised their high-handedness in violating the petitioner’s fundamental rights. (File Photo)

Man found with Paracetamol tablets held under NDPS: Punjab and Haryana HC orders 2 lakh compensation

December 11, 2024 10:50 pm

The judge called the Punjab police officer’s conduct “deeply troubling”.

Now metformin, paracetamol among 49 meds to fail quality test: Should you continue using old strips?

October 26, 2024 5:06 pm

There are four spurious drugs too. These have not been manufactured by the brands mentioned on the packaging

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Random checks finds paracetamol, other drugs 'not of standard quality': What should you do?

September 29, 2024 1:35 pm

The drug regulator’s alerts are not intended to cause alarm or panic. They are mainly in the nature of flags to companies to self-correct, or to regulators to take necessary action. Here's what to know.